12 of the Best Family Friendly Things To Do in Lubbock
When I was a kid, one of our favorite things to do in Lubbock was watch for dirt devils, those little whirlwinds that form over farm land and are visible from the highway. … Continue reading
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Stella – The Time Machine Journey™ Interactive Multimedia Experience in Arlington
Premiering this winter, Arlington will be home to PY1, an innovative, pyramid-shaped entertainment venue by Lune Rouge Entertainment! After launching in Montreal, Canada this summer, the highly technological touring venue will make its… Continue reading
The Only U.S. Diamond Mine Open To The Public, and You Can Keep What You Find!
Some of our favorite family trips have been treasure hunting! We’ve been gold mining in Colorado, Texas and South Dakota, and crystal mining in Oklahoma, but for a real family-fun adventure, nothing beats… Continue reading
14 Amazing Things to do in Texas in January, 2020
Happy New Year! Living in Texas may be hard in August, but our reward is our usually mild winters! Take advantage of these cool days, many of which still require shorts, and pack… Continue reading
Grapevine, The Christmas Capital of Texas
Downtown Grapevine is full of Christmas Cheer, so much that it is the self-proclaimed Christmas Capital of Texas, and the city really does it’s best to earn that title! Each day from Thanksgiving… Continue reading
Holiday In The Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 2019
The premier Christmas event in South Texas, Holiday in the Park, returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on November 23! Bask in delightful holiday enchantment for the entire family featuring our dazzling Holiday Express… Continue reading
Japanese Fall Maple Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Travel across the world this weekend to the Japanese Fall Maple Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens! The 2019 Festival will be bigger and better than ever! On November 23rd and 24th,… Continue reading
Holidays at the Dallas Arboretum are Bigger and Better Than Ever for 2019!
Holidays at the Dallas Arboretum are a special, magical time! Come during the day to see the magnificent exhibits, but the 12 Days at Night are truly incredible! The 12 Days of Christmas… Continue reading
Bald Eagles in Texas! Tips on Some of the Best Places to Spot a Bald Eagle in Texas
Have you ever seen a WILD BALD EAGLE? Once you see one up close (and by that I mean up close enough to determine that it is a bald eagle through your binoculars),… Continue reading
10 Events Not To Miss in Fort Worth this November
Grab your jacket before you head out the door, because there is so much to do this month in Fort Worth, and the cooler temperatures are calling! One of the nicest months in… Continue reading
Do You Want to Play? The Village on Front Haunted Experience, Arlington
Have you heard about Mary? At the Village on Front, you are asked to step back in time to Arlington during the late 1800’s and join in a search for a little girl… Continue reading
Georgetown Wine and Music Festival, 2019
On Saturday, September 28th, the streets of the square in Historic Downtown Georgetown will be lined with 15 of your favorite wineries pouring both in-state and out-of-state varietals, artisans and a diverse selection… Continue reading
Good Grief! You Won’t Believe This Amazing Pumpkin Village at the Dallas Arboretum Featuring Peanuts Characters!
Each Fall, one of the best places to celebrate pumpkins is the incredible displays and exhibits at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens! They always have an incredible theme, and this year’s theme… Continue reading
Don’t Miss the Fun at the Plano Balloon Festival!
Balloon Glows are one of my favorite events, and the Plano Balloon Festival is one of the biggest in the state, celebrating 40 years in 2019! In addition to the Balloon Glow, there… Continue reading
Prost! to the 14 Best Oktoberfest Festivals in Texas
It may still be in the 90’s but a sure way to know it’s Fall in Texas is Oktoberfest! It’s not hard to find Texas’ German roots almost anywhere you look in the… Continue reading